Moriarty. That name just sounds sinister, doesn’t it? Anthony Horowitz is a masterful mystery writer. His novels are based upon the famous characters created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle – Sherlock Holmes and his nemesis Professor Moriarty. These aren’t just poor copycats, but are excellent works of literature. His previous bestseller, The House of Silk, […]
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Becoming Richard Pryor by Scott Saul
There is no doubt about it. Richard Pryor altered the course of American comedy and took risks like no one else. He made us think about social issues in a new way and has influenced the current generation of comics. He appeared in dozens of movies and TV shows, but I didn’t know much about […]
The Hero of Color City DVD
A movie about crayons? Yes! The Hero of Color City is a partnership between Magnolia Pictures and the non-profit organization The Crayon Collection. They collect crayons from restaurants for children in need. The story and characters are unique and their adventure is magical. The movie will inspire kids to dream and will encourage them to […]
Easy as Pie Pops by Andrea Smetona
This Summer I got to experience the goodness of pecan pie pops at the LA County and Orange County Fairs. They were delicious and it really is fun to eat dessert on a stick. In Easy as Pie Pops, you’ll learn how to make a variety of sweet and savory pies that look and taste […]
Julius Jr Snow Monkey Adventures DVD
Isn’t Julius adorable? These cute Paul Frank characters were first seen on clothing and accessories. Last year they made their debut on their own animated TV series on Nick Jr. The show is lots of fun for preschoolers and kids who are a little bit older than that. The episodes are imaginative and convey good […]
The Other Shakespeare by Lea Rachel
Are you a Shakespeare fan who likes to mix things up? This is the book for you. In The Other Shakespeare, Lea Rachel starts with some basic facts about the famed William Shakespeare and knowledge of his writing and then adds in some imaginative fiction. It isn’t a true story, but it feels as if […]